Biography of Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke 1768-1831
Paternal Family Tree: Yorke
On 19 May 1755 [his father] Charles Yorke (age 32) and Catherine Blount Freeman (age 18) were married. He the son of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 64) and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke.
On 30 Dec 1762 [his father] Charles Yorke (age 40) and [his mother] Agneta Johnson (age 22) were married. He the son of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 72) and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke.
On 06 Jun 1768 Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke was born to Charles Yorke (age 45) and Agneta Johnson (age 27) at Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
On 20 Jan 1770 [his father] Charles Yorke (age 47) died. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map]. Grey marble obelisk on break-front pedestal of white marble with inscription tablet flanked by festoons and frieze carved with emblems of the Chancellor's office; at the base of the obelisk two putti unveil a portrait medallion and at the apex is an achievement of arms; signed 'P. SCHEEMAKER (age 79) FaT'.
On 15 Feb 1780 Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 11) joined the Royal Navy becoming a midshipman aboard HMS Duke commanded by Sir Charles Douglas. He followed Douglas to his next command HMS Formidable under George Brydges Rodney 1st Baron Rodney (age 62).
On 17 Mar 1785 Henry Burgh 1st Marquess Clarincade (age 43) and [his future wife] Urania Paulet Marchioness Clanricarde (age 18) were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years. She the daughter of George Paulett 12th Marquess Winchester (age 62) and Martha Ingoldsby Marchioness Winchester. He the son of John Smith Burgh 11th Earl Clanricarde and Hester Amelia Vincent Countess Clanricarde.
On 16 Jun 1789 Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 21) was promoted to Lieutenant. He moved to the 50-gun HMS Adamant to serve under Admiral Sir Richard Hughes.
In Jul 1794 Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 26) moved to HMS Stag.
On 04 Sep 1794 William Beauchamp-Proctor 3rd Baronet (age 12) entered the Royal Navy on 4 September 1794, with the rank of able seaman, aboard the 32-gun frigate Stag under Captain Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 26).
On 29 Mar 1798 Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 29) and Elizabeth Weake Rattray were married.
On 02 Apr 1799 [his son] Charles Yorke 4th Earl of Hardwicke was born to Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 30) and [his wife] Elizabeth Weake Rattray at Sydney Lodge, Hamble le Rice.
In 1803 King George III of Great Britain and Ireland (age 64) created new Garter Knights as follows:
624th John Henry Manners 5th Duke Rutland (age 25).
625th [his half-brother] Philip Yorke 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (age 45). His brother Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 34) stood in for the Earl at the investiture since the Earl was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland at the time and unable to be present.
On 30 Oct 1803 [his son] Henry Reginald Yorke was born to Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 35) and [his wife] Elizabeth Weake Rattray.
On 20 Jan 1812 [his wife] Elizabeth Weake Rattray died.
On 22 May 1813 Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 44) and Urania Paulet Marchioness Clanricarde (age 46) were married at St Martin in the Fields [Map]. She the daughter of George Paulett 12th Marquess Winchester and Martha Ingoldsby Marchioness Winchester.
On 26 Oct 1813 [his brother-in-law] Henry Paulet (age 46) and Anna-Maria Ravenscroft were married. They had two sons and three daughters. He the son of George Paulett 12th Marquess Winchester and Martha Ingoldsby Marchioness Winchester.
On 30 Dec 1820 [his mother] Agneta Johnson (age 80) died. Buried at St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map].
Inscription tablet flanked by pilasters with figures of her husband in robes of state and of two sons, and with medallion portrait at the head, all in white marble, signed 'J. FLAXMAN (age 65), R.A. Sculptor'
Agneta Johnson: On 11 Nov 1740 she was born to Henry Johnson of Berkhamstead in Hertfordshire. On 30 Dec 1762 Charles Yorke and she were married. He the son of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke.
On 05 May 1831 Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke (age 62) drowned when the boat in which he was travelling was hit by lightning. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map].
Large grey marble panel with achievement of arms, descriptive tablet with naval trophies and emblems, and a female mourner, all in white marble.
In 1843 [his former wife] Urania Paulet Marchioness Clanricarde (age 76) died.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Simon Yorke of Dover
Great x 1 Grandfather: Philip Yorke
GrandFather: Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke
Father: Charles Yorke
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Cocks of Castleditch Herefordshire
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Cocks
GrandMother: Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Somers
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Somers
GrandFather: Henry Johnson of Berkhamstead in Hertfordshire
Mother: Agneta Johnson